There are different massages that are offered by institutions or spa's. Understanding how they differ and what the benefits could be will allow you to select the best massage for your needs.

Swedish Massage is to help you relax, to loosen any tight muscles, can aid in circulation and improve your overall skin and muscle tone.

Aromatherapy Massage is used to awaken your senses can have a powerful personal affect to quiet and relax you physically and emotionally. Is a great way to de-stress after a difficult week. Can be used to detoxify your body, increase your circulation and induce a very peaceful and calming sense of well-being.

A Couples Duet Massage is done with your partner on a side-by-side basis. This is a perfect way for a couple to relax and de-stress. Couples will sometimes do couples massages when they encounter infertility and need that special away time from the pressures they face. Couples who have gone through specially troublesome trials that happen in a marriage will also chose this type of massage to be able to relieve some of the physical tensions that build up in the neck and shoulder area when they have endured a stressful time or event.

Sports Massage

A massage done before or after a sporting event with the purpose of preventing injury or ease discomfort as a result of overexertion or intense workout or exercise.

Integrated Therapeutic Massage

Is a combination of various therapeutic massages with the purpose of releasing trigger points and to lengthen fascia, mobilizing tissue and improving function in joints. This is a deep massage involving deeper tissue layers and can improve your muscle tone, flexibility and overall muscle balance.

Neuromuscular Massage

This is a more specialized intensive therapy massage that has the purpose of relieving a specific pain, bring relief to pinched nerve, heal rotator cuff strain, or a repetitive use syndrome like carpal tunnel syndrome. This massage is also good for those who suffer from lower back pain or sciatic discomfort, are recovering from a injury or who suffer from spasms, or tense muscles.

Pregnancy or Pre-Natal Massage

The therapist will focus on the special needs of the mom-to-be, and her changing needs of her body. The massage will center on relieving any discomforts of pregnancy like leg cramps, lower backache, neck or shoulder stiffness, sore or swollen feet, fatigue and stress. Support pillows are used to aid in the comfort of the pregnant woman during the massage and to lend support.

Stone Massage

This special massage has its origins in Native American culture. Warm and cool stones are used that have been lubricated with massage oils. This massage is used to relax and soothe tense muscles.

Hawaiian Massage

This traditional Hawaiian massage uses prayer (pule), breathe (ha), and energy (mana) with a variety of massage strokes with the purpose of releasing body congestion and to improve physical and athletic performance through the use of the therapists thumbs, knuckles, forearms and elbows to specific areas of the body to relieve tension.